Rehab Services Assistant

UNC REX Healthcare; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC REX Healthcare is seeking a Rehab Therapy Aide for full-time support in an acute rehabilitation setting. This entry-level role focuses on providing non-skilled assistance to therapists, helping improve patient mobility and safety. The position includes a competitive salary and a range of benefits aimed at supporting professional development and community health.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Legal and retirement planning

Continuing education

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred one month of related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with patient care programs.
• Maintain safety for patients, self, and others.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job ID: 178589
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Facility/Division: UNC Medical Center
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day Job

Join an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates dedicated to improving community health.

Position: Rehab Therapy Aide

Supporting our Enhanced Rehabilitation program in the acute hospital setting, the Rehab Aide provides non-skilled mobilization and activity assistance under supervision of a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist. This role involves collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

Excellent customer service, time management, and communication skills are required. This is an entry-level position ideal for those pursuing a healthcare career.

The role is full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends and holidays.

Why UNC?

Recognized for patient experience, UNC Hospital offers competitive benefits, PTO, health reimbursement, discounts, well-being programs, tuition reimbursement, legal and retirement planning, orientation, mentoring, continuing education, and professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain safety for patients, self, and others.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas.
• Assist therapists with patient care programs.
• Help patients with therapy equipment.
• Transport patients.
• Clean work areas and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
• Complete required competencies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One month of related experience/training preferred.

Additional Information:

• Salary range: $17.94 - $25.25/hr.
• Work onsite, day schedule, 40 hours/week.
• State position with benefits; consideration given regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

For accommodations, contact [email protected]. UNC Health is an equal opportunity employer.